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N157 SAD

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,394 mi
Last recorded186,394 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 SAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 186,394 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 186,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 180,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 170,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 161,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 161,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 150,484 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 150,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 140,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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N157 SAD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N157 SAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N157 SAD registered?

N157 SAD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N157 SAD safe to buy?

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